Pirate speak feeling a little rusty? No need to fear - Pirate Words of the Month are here!
Broadside: To fire all guns simultaneously on one side of a ship - a great way to clear traffic jams!
Cutlass: A short bladed single-edged sword usually slightly curved and only sharpened on the outer blade...ouch, sounds pointy!
Gibbet: Public gallows used for displaying criminals to the public. It was custom to display pirates in this way as a warning to would-be pirates entering a city, town, or harbor - not the nicest "Welcome to town" sign.
Mutiny: When the crew rises against those in charge of the ship, taking over command - we've been told not to get any ideas...
